woo
verb (used with object)
to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.
Example Sentences
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One told me they would rather the focus had been wooing younger voters by tackling the amount graduates repay in student loans, an old bruise for the Lib Dems.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Texas Stock Exchange began trading Friday, the culmination of years spent wooing companies, reshaping corporate laws and positioning the state as America’s next financial hub.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Platner doesn’t seem to be wooing many registered Republicans, either: Just 7 percent of poll participants said they’d support him.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Instead of wooing my new date with a super swanky night on the town, I had the opportunity to connect with him in a real way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
When she met him later, at an art gallery, he began wooing her in earnest.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
